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Environmental science a global concern

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Offers a presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one or two-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmental studies at the college...

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Main Authors: Cunningham, William P. (Author), Cunningham, Mary Ann (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY McGraw Hill Education [2015]
Edition:Thirteenth edition; McGraw-Hill international edition
Subjects:
Environmental sciences
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Table of Contents:
  • Understanding our environment
  • Principles of science and systems
  • Matter. energy, and life
  • Evolution, biological communities, and species interactions
  • Biomes: global patterns of life
  • Population biology
  • Human populations
  • Environmental health and toxicology
  • Food and hunger
  • Farming: conventional and sustainable practices
  • Biodiversity: preserving species
  • Biodiversity: preserving landscapes
  • Restoration ecology
  • Geology and earth resources
  • Climate change
  • Air pollution
  • Water use and management
  • Water pollution
  • Conventional energy
  • Sustainable energy
  • Solid, toxic, and hazardous waste
  • Urbanization and sustainable cities
  • Ecological economies
  • Environmental policy, law, and planning
  • What then shall we do?

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